Chicken can't walk... took to the Vet **PICS**

[b.hromada]

Here is hoping for the best for your dear Emily.

 

[accio! chickens]

I'm not sure if it affects chickens, but Polio? .. She looks content to be in the house.

 

[WriterofWords]

I hope she does well soon she is a beautiful hen!

 

[Ellie]

Thanks for the well wishes... it is soft tissue damage. He even thought he saw some bruising. She will be able to go outside once the weather is a bit warmer and she has some time to heal. It is fair to her to give her time with quiet and warmth to heal up.

I am thinking that she fell or some other hen pushed her off the roost. Now, I took care of that last weekend by changing the roost down to 18 inches off the ground. I have full bodied birds and don't want any more injuries.

She sure eats well and seems healthy except for the leg.

Again, I sure appreciate the well wishes.. Em does too!!

 

[JamieReed]

Was Emily healed?

 

[Ellie]

Sadly, no, Jamie. I had to have her put down. I still miss her.

 

[Baggagolers]

May I ask what happened that you had to put her down? Was there no change in condition or did it get worse? I currently have a 4 week old chick that suddenly can't walk.